Note.—There must, therefore, have been a standard at that time by which the characters of men were weighed. That standard must have defined the difference between right and wrong, and pointed out man's duty. But this is the province of the law of God. Hence the law of God must have existed at that time.
8. In what condition was the world before the flood?
“The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.” Gen. 6:11.
9. What did God purpose to do with the people of that day?
“And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before Me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.” Verse 13.
10. What is Noah called?
“And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness.” 2 Peter 2:5.
Note.—Noah must have warned the antediluvians against sin, and preached repentance and that obedience of faith which brings the life into harmony with the law of God.
11. Why did the Lord destroy Sodom?
“The men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly.” Gen. 13:13.